Category: Travel Guides

Coming back to Manila from Vietnam with my new wall-climbing shoes and harness, I was excited to do an outdoor rock climbing in the Philippines. I have been learning to do indoor climbing at Push Climbing in Saigon where I only spent $20 a month for an unlimited climb.… Read the rest

If Philippines has Palawan and Boracay, Indonesia has Bali, Malaysia has Langkawi, Cambodia has Koh Rong and Thailand has Ko Phi Phi, Vietnam boasts of Phu Quoc Island. It’s a remote island in the Southwestern province of Kien Giang, near the border to Cambodia.… Read the rest

Palawan needs no introduction. Tourists fly to the Philippines to see its top-notching paradise islands. However, there is not much online articles available for budget travelers backpacking Palawan. Most resources are targeting weekend tourists who are prepared to spend for food and accommodations.… Read the rest

Day 1 of my 2-week Palawan adventure (read my budget guide here). I lay inside my $4/night nipa room with nothing but cricket sounds breaking the silence here in Sabang Palawan. Everything around me seems to be giving me a provincial welcome, as it is just my second day of being back in the Philippines.… Read the rest

Even if you only have a day to spare, you can paint a weekend with colorful adrenaline strokes when you do Dalat Canyoning which takes you to a series of heart-pumping waterfall rappelling, unlimited river crossings (and floating), natural water slides, a drooling 10 meters jump, and a tropical forest trail hiking and scrambling.… Read the rest

Local Vietnamese consider Ta Nang trek as one of the best routes in the entire land offering panoramic views, mountain passes, and a glimpse of local ethnic culture in this isolated part of the country. Despite its popularity, it’s still an off-the-beaten track best for adventurous people who want to stray away from the touristy spots of Vietnam.… Read the rest

If you have done most of Saigon to do’s and are looking for some nature adventures outside this charming city, then you found the perfect blog post. I’ve lived here for almost a year now, and my adventurous soul got me to some amazing nature trips from Saigon that are easily doable and budget-friendly.… Read the rest

If you have 3 days to spare away from Saigon, the South-Central coast of Cam Ranh and Nha Trang would probably be the best option for a beach getaway; it is best in terms of pristine beaches unspoiled by tourism, hidden waterfalls and amazing scenic motorbike routes.… Read the rest

Jam-packed with thrilling nature adventures, the town of Mui Ne in Vietnam offers more than just the beach and deliciously fresh seafood. Within 2 days including travel time, you can hike a mountain, spend the sunset in red sand dunes, watch a glorious sunrise by the beach, travail a desert of stunning white sand dunes, and walk along a fairy stream surrounded by unbelievable red rock formations, all for just less than $30/EUR26.… Read the rest

I posted recently a walk through guide for people wanting to hike Mt. Fansipan, where I mentioned that it is mandatory to book a guide through tour agencies. I heard a feedback though from one who tried to do it another way.… Read the rest